First try at Flower Macro

Hein · 27th November 2003

90mm 1/60s f/2.8.. (Took this pic at 9pm with flash)

Comments really appreciated

AntZ · 27th November 2003

focusing looks very different. Which area did you focus?

Hein · 27th November 2003

Originally Posted by AntZ

focusing looks very different. Which area did you focus?

Well, took that kinda late, with focus just little bit infront of the pollen.. Does it look bad to you???

AntZ · 27th November 2003

well, it's very shallow that's all.

megaweb · 28th November 2003

f2.8

the DOF is definitely too shallow ... shot like this need at least f8 or smaller to get the object in depth

chaotic · 28th November 2003

oops wrong msg.

nice flowers.

dannynys · 28th November 2003

Hmm.., Hein.

You might want to consider rearanging your composition next time? Nature photography is all about watching out all the elements in the picture are falling in place. "Where should I focus and what's the depth of field I need?" I still remember asking myself this question when I first started nature photography! Both these play a important part, if you think the tip of the flower is what you find interesting, you might want to try F4, F5.6 , F8, F16. I suggest trying out the aperture setting and perhaps, through depth of field preview, see which one you like. Shooting at Full aperture reduce colour vibrant, don't ask me why, that's what i realise when i shoot!

Hope it helps!

Hein · 29th November 2003

Originally Posted by dannynys

Hmm.., Hein.

You might want to consider rearanging your composition next time? Nature photography is all about watching out all the elements in the picture are falling in place. "Where should I focus and what's the depth of field I need?" I still remember asking myself this question when I first started nature photography! Both these play a important part, if you think the tip of the flower is what you find interesting, you might want to try F4, F5.6 , F8, F16. I suggest trying out the aperture setting and perhaps, through depth of field preview, see which one you like. Shooting at Full aperture reduce colour vibrant, don't ask me why, that's what i realise when i shoot!

Hope it helps!

Hi there,

Thanks soooo much for those valuable information.. It's things I'll really note next time...

Hmmm.. just got my macro lens, and reached home 9+ that night.. Just wanted to get 1-2 shots, and found that pic not so bad..... Think my focus was at the center of the flower, with a VERY small DOF(2.8)....

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chaotic Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 738	Flowers,flowers,flowers oops wrong msg. nice flowers.

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AntZ Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 280	focusing looks very different. Which area did you focus?

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dannynys Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jurong West, Singapore Posts: 186	Hmm.., Hein. You might want to consider rearanging your composition next time? Nature photography is all about watching out all the elements in the picture are falling in place. "Where should I focus and what's the depth of field I need?" I still remember asking myself this question when I first started nature photography! Both these play a important part, if you think the tip of the flower is what you find interesting, you might want to try F4, F5.6 , F8, F16. I suggest trying out the aperture setting and perhaps, through depth of field preview, see which one you like. Shooting at Full aperture reduce colour vibrant, don't ask me why, that's what i realise when i shoot! Hope it helps!